- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allendale, MI
Allendale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Allendale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260255000255
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Allendale Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Allendale, MI.
School address
District: Allendale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260255000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Allendale Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 260255000255 · Allendale, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 17.1:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale High School (737 students)
Allendale Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allendale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allendale High
Allendale High School
737 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
573 students
- This school
Allendale Middle School
564 students
- Oakwood Interm
Oakwood Intermediate
347 students
- Allendale Earl 279
Allendale Early Childhood Center
279 students
- New Options Hi 51
New Options High School
51 students
What this shows Allendale Middle School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale Middle School compares
Allendale Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Allendale Middle School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Allendale Public Schools reports $14,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allendale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allendale Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Options High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allendale Middle School
How many students attend Allendale Middle School?
Allendale Middle School has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allendale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allendale Middle School?
29.6% of students at Allendale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Allendale Middle School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Allendale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale Middle School?
Allendale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allendale Middle School rank among public schools in Allendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Allendale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Allendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Allendale Public Schools?
Besides Allendale Middle School, Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students), Evergreen Elementary (573 students), and Oakwood Intermediate (347 students). See the Allendale Public Schools district page for the complete list.